Join us to take notice of nature in the depth of winter, as Fiona Pickles explores the alchemic transformation of botanic shapes and forms in her first solo exhibition, From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy by Fiona Pickles.
Open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-3pm, 1 November 2023-24 February 2024.
Free and open to all.
Please note, the gallery will be closed between Wednesday 27 December 2023 and Saturday 6 January 2024
Folde - Old and Middle English term for earth, land, ground, soil, clay Alchemy - a process of transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary
Through a variety of art forms, including installations, photography and handmade paper, this exhibition celebrates and repurposes imperfections in nature by giving new attention to the unwanted and celebrating the unexpected. Fiona will be working in the space throughout the exhibition (usually on Wednesdays), which means that the exhibition will be growing as it goes.
Already been to the exhibition? Make sure you pop in again in a few weeks’ time to see what has changed!
Practical Information For directions and access information, please visit this weblink here.
Opening Times The exhibition is open from 12 to 3pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Wednesday 1 November 2023 to Saturday 24 February 2024.
Please note, the gallery will be closed on the following dates between Wednesday 27 December 2023 and Saturday 6 January 2024 inclusive.
Events
All events for the From the Folde exhibition are open to all, with refreshments available and a chance to meet the artist.
Preview Night Friday, 24 November 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Join the welcome event for From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy by Fiona Pickles to see and learn more about the first stage of this exciting exhibition.
In Conversation Saturday, 27 January 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Open to all, this relaxed In Conversation event gives you an insight into the making of the From the Folde exhibition in the words of the artist, Fiona Pickles, and curator, Sammi Lukic-Scott. Closing Party Saturday, 24 February 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come and celebrate the end results of the exhibition and residency From the Folde in style!